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NCD 686M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,598 mi
Last recorded52,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCD 686M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 52,598 miles

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2020 52,597 miles

various non prescribed corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2020 52,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

various non prescribed corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2019 52,552 miles

variousNon prescribed corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,551 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Non prescribed excessive corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,524 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 52,524 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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NCD 686M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NCD 686M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCD 686M registered?

NCD 686M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is NCD 686M safe to buy?

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